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| SDA stands for Sodium
Diacetate. SDA is a unique, patented feed ingredient. It is a
true supplement that: |
- Increases intake
- Improves Rumen Function
- Increases Average Daily Gain
- Increases Profitability
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| Table
#1: 717 lb steers were fed corn and pellet with and without
SDA for 112 days from placement |
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Intake
(lb/d) |
ADG
(lb/d) |
Feed
Gain |
Fecal
pH |
Dress
.% |
| Control |
19.2 |
2.55 |
7.54 |
5.7 |
5.7 |
| SDA |
19.8 |
2.73 |
7.24 |
6.0 |
60.0 |
| Change |
3/1% |
7.1% |
-4.0% |
0.3 |
-0.1 |
| This increases the
energy obtained from the feed and improves both ADG and feed
efficiency |
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Table
#2: Effects of SDA on Beef Cattle Performance |
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Control |
SDA |
| Starting Weight (lb.) |
774 |
824 |
| 71 Day Gain (lb.) |
1003 |
1113 |
| ADG (lb/day) |
3.23 |
4.06 |
| Feed:Gain |
6.21 |
6.06 |
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Table
#3: SDA Comparison Study
Heifers 975 to 1160 lb.) |
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Control |
SDA |
| ADB (lb.) |
3.206 |
3.309 |
| Feed/Gain |
6.620 |
6.156 |
| Difference |
7% |
| Just 7 g/h/d, increased
ADG by 3% and feed efficiency by 7%. SDA will be most effective on
high grain diets that are low on fibre. |
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